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Enjoy a great night at Nelsons Bar Mocha, Bangor
NELSONS BAR MOCHA
Over 25s looking for a memorable night out in Bangor can enjoy great music, entertainment every night and a retro club scene at Nelsons Bar Mocha.
Located at the Marine Court Hotel, along Bangor’s seafront, Nelsons Bar Mocha offers two venues in one with entertainment at Nelsons Bar every night and a weekend of clubbing at the adjoining Bar Mocha.
Nelsons Bar
This Bangor venue has recently been refurbished and updated with Nelsons Bar offering coffee and drinks during the day from its two tier premises, which offer magnificent views over Belfast Lough.
In the evenings Nelsons Bar offers a busy programme of social events kicking off with the regular sports nights on Mondays and Tuesdays when all the top matches are shown on the two widescreen televisions in the bar.
On Wednesdays DJ Trevor hosts a popular quiz in the bar with a top prize of £20 and half price wine, entry fee £1.
On Thursdays Nelsons Bar opens its doors to up and coming talent in the town with its ‘Open Mic Night’ which allows bands, singers, stand ups etc. to perform in front of a live audience. All acts must be pre-booked by phoning 07980 036874.
Nelsons Bar Mocha
At weekends Nelsons Bar Mocha opens its doors to clubbers with Bar Mocha hosting a night of Pure Disco in the company of DJ Tony on Fridays, whilst Saturdays in Bar Mocha are ‘Groovejet’ night with DJ Jerry.
Weekends are just as lively in Nelsons Bar where the resident DJ keeps the beat going with ‘The best of the best’, and on Saturdays there’s ‘Disco Mania’ with DJ John.
Wind-down Sundays in Nelsons Bar is spent in the company of The Smugglers who offer a popular set of folk style music each week from 6pm.
Both Nelsons Bar and Bar Mocha serves a wide selection of drinks including beers, wines and a fantastic selection of cocktails. Each cocktail is made with fresh ingredients and squeezed fruit juice to add to the flavour. For those whose tastes are a little less exotic, there are half price wine nights every Wednesday and Friday.
Dress policy for Nelsons Bar and Bar Mocha is smart/casual
Have a great night out at Nelsons Bar Mocha in Bangor. Please mention that you found Nelsons Bar and Bar Mocha on The Best of Bangor.

latest reviews
I go to this restaurant all the time, great place to take the family the staff are great and the atmosphere is relaxed.If you want good food and a great view over the marina this is the place to go.
Have stayed here a number of times. Nelsons Restaurant one of the best in Co Down for service and food , have never been disappointed. Have attended numerous functions over the years and the catering whether sit-down or buffet has always lived up to standard and keeps getting better if thatʼs possible. The staff are very friendly and welcoming with great knowledge of the area. Location is perfect with shops/entertainment on the doorstep, gorgeous views of the marina, ample parking or a 10 minute walk from the train station. Highly recommend for business or pleasure trips.
I was at the Maine Court Hotel with some friends at the weekend, we would go to restaurant quite alot and I have to say we havenʼt been disapointed yet. I wouid highly recommend this hotel and restaurant
my husband works in ireland and stays (through company) at this hotel and despite having expense account here still has to walk to local bar for evening meal as food is apalling we ve tried over 6 to 8 months to give it another chance and occassionaly get some thing edible but to no avail full meals have been sent back and staff and chef informed but nothing is ever done so hope this may not fall on deaf ears scampi was grey and raw so returned we thought we d just have cheese and biscuits one night but this was not even simple eough as just few lumps of cheese when we asked for crackers or bread and chutney we where brought large bowl of mustard the company my husband works for had 1 xmas party there and all agreed dreadfull we can t take business collegues there as first time we did it had to be returned and no one will eat there now as result i think it s just plate fulls of mushy veg they have prime position as only venue for miles and just get away with ignoring real comments we ve never seen other than large parties not couples and very few return as we have never heard any hting other than terrible reviews on food it may be good value to some but most people don t see mountains of mush good value when they have leave it or send it back and eat else where night after night it s time some one actually did something rather than agree yes it is dreadfull
I had a night out at Bar Mocha a couple of weekends ago with a few friends for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised, the music was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend Bar Mocha for a fun night out.
I went for a meal here last week and thought it was great. The menu is very extensive and even the very fussy eater should be able to find something they like. Food was delicious and the portions huge. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we were made to feel very welcome, Would definitely go again and would recommend to anyone.
Great restaurant for a wide variety of food. Pleasant staff, reasonable prices and nice ambiance. Would highly recommend it.
Have had several lovely stays in Marine Court Hotel. The staff are exceptional and go out of their way to be helpful. It is ideally situated facing the harbour and has nice views. Would highly recommend it.